Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy program at Sanford-Brown is designed to provide students with the technical and practical training necessary to work as respiratory therapists in a variety of health care settings. Upon completion of this program the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as respiratory therapists, as well as show the technical proficiency and the professional behavior consistent with employer expectations.

The core curriculum is structured to include a lecture component, a laboratory component, and an integrated clinical component. The final clinical portion of the curriculum consists of supervised experiences in a clinical environment, which requires competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student.

At the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their clinical, studied, and practiced their skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment as respiratory therapists.

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Below you can find placement rates and other information tailored to your chosen campus and program. Certain disclosures are published on this website to assist students in understanding the facts about their programs.

Employment Rates:

Given the fact that all of the rates reflected below are based on historical data and were subject to varying levels of audit and re-interpretation, students should not rely on them as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future outcomes or employability following completion of a program of study. Indeed, there are numerous factors that affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment over which we have little or no control. Therefore, our school cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation, or employment for any student.

NA

Campus Rate

81.7%

Program Rate

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC):

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits first professional respiratory care degree programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters Degree level in the United States and internationally. The CoARC also accredits professional respiratory care degree programs offering certificates in polysomnography. CoARC's mission is to serve the public by promoting high quality respiratory care education through accreditation services.

Rate Calculation

The CoARC threshold for Graduate Placement is 70%

Total Number of Graduates Placed1
Divided by/ Total Graduates = Placement Rate

1 Definition as of March 24, 2012

Number of graduates who within twelve (12) months after graduation are:

Employed utilizing skills as defined by the scope of practice within the respiratory care profession. (i.e. full- or part-time, or per diem), or

Enrolled full- or part-time in another degree program, or

Serving in the military.

51%

Campus Rate

NA

Program Rate

Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE):

At the direction of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) strives to coordinate higher education policy that fosters a quality postsecondary system, as well as to increase participation in Missouri 's public institutions. The state system of higher education serves students, four-year universities, two-year colleges, two-year technical colleges, independent colleges and universities and proprietary and private career schools.

Rate Calculation

This rate is calculated in accordance with the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) standards.

"Placed in Field" means the position requires a direct use of the skills taught in the program

In applying this ACICS definition, we classify graduates as employed in some cases if they are employed on a part-time or temporary basis or in a non-traditional capacity.

"Placed in Related Field" means the position requires an indirect use of the skills taught in the program.

A "graduate" is (all of the following):

1. Has achieved a GPA of 2.0 or greater at graduation.

Has successfully passed all courses in the program or substitute courses permitted by the institution.

Has attained required competencies or speed levels in all courses.

Has met all clinical, internship, and externship requirements.

Has satisfied all other academic requirements for graduation.

Has satisfied all non-academic requirements for graduation, such as payment of tuition and fees, return of books, etc.

Has received the appropriate credential.

Ceased enrollment in the program at the institution.

A "completer" is a student who is no longer enrolled in the institution and who has either completed the time allowed or attempted the maximum allowable number of credits for the program of study but did not accomplish one of the following graduation requirements:

"Unavailable for work" includes graduates who are unavailable for employment because of pregnancy, death, or other health-related situations, continuing education, or military service, as well as students who are not eligible for employment in the United States because of visa restrictions, or who are completers and graduates of a stand-alone English as a Second Language program.

Spouses and dependents of military personnel who have moved due to military transfer orders should be included.

Graduates are not considered "Unavailable for work" if they have relocated from the area, declined the use of placement services, or expressed a lack of interest in seeking employment. Also, graduates who may be working out of their home cannot be listed under this category. Instead, they must be listed as employed if documented evidence is available or not working if documentation cannot be obtained.

51%

Campus Rate

55%

Program Rate

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS):

The scope of ACICS recognition by the Secretary of Education is defined as accreditation of private postsecondary institutions offering certificates or diplomas, and postsecondary institutions offering associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees in programs designed to educate students for professional, technical, or occupational careers, including those that offer those programs via distance education.

Rate Calculation

Graduates and Completers placed
Divided By /
Completers and Graduates (less) – Not Available for Placement

"Graduates and Completers Placed" include those:

Placed based upon job titles included in the list of job titles published by the institution for which the program prepares students.

Placed based upon the required use of skills learned in the student’s program as a predominant component of the job.

Placed based upon the benefit of the training received from the program in obtaining a new position or maintaining a current position, supporting promotion or improving job related skills.

A "graduate" is (all of the following):

Achieved a GPA of 2.0 or greater at graduation.

Successfully passed all courses in the program or substitute courses permitted by the institution.

Attained required competencies or speed levels in all courses.

Met all clinical, internship, and externship requirements.

Satisfied all other academic requirements for graduation.

Satisfied all non-academic requirements for graduation, such as payment of tuition and fees, return of books, etc.

Received the appropriate credential.

Ceased enrollment in the program at the campus, unless currently enrolled or reenrolled as a new start in a different program.

A "completer" is a student who is no longer enrolled in the institution and who has either completed the time allowed or attempted the maximum allowable number of credits for the program of study but did not accomplish one of the following graduation requirements:

"Not Available for Placement" includes graduates and completers who are unavailable to seek employment due to one of the following reasons: pregnancy; death; health-related situations of the graduate or completer, or a direct family member that requires care; continuing education; military service; ineligible for employment in the United States because of visa restrictions; and completers and graduates of a stand-alone English as a Second Language program.

SBC - Fenton - Graduation Rate

The percentage of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who started between
9/1/2008 and 8/31/2009 who completed within 150% of the normal time period: 49%

Graduation Rate

A first-time student has no prior postsecondary experience before enrolling at this campus. This means that a student who attended another college, university or other postsecondary school before enrolling at this school is not included in the calculation. The rate also does not include students initially enrolled part-time, taking individual classes (as compared to enrolling in a full program), or only auditing classes. These rates are calculated using the Student Right-to-Know formula in order to comply with U.S. Department of Education requirements. The statistics track all first-time, full-time and certificate or degree-seeking undergraduate students who began school during the date range and have completed within 150% of the normal program length. For example, for a two-year program, the graduation rate would include students who had completed within three years of beginning the program. This statistic is not specific to one program alone; rather, all applicable undergraduate programs are included in this overall rate. Information pertaining to the Graduation Rates of all postsecondary institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be found on the College Navigator website. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/